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LEAD program seeking more tips on drug and prostitution areas in Belltown

As a reminder of how the LEAD program works, when the police detain a person on a scheduled LEAD “Green Light” day for a low-level drug offense or for prostitution, the police officer has the option of offering the person a chance to avoid arrest and seek help through treatment and support.

In response to the success the LEAD program has had in Belltown, LEAD officials will announce that they are expanding the aspect of the program and giving Seattle Police permission to be more proactive in seeking low-level drug offenders and prostitutes, and offering them a chance to change their lifestyle and join the LEAD program voluntarily.

LEAD officials will also be updating the Belltown community on the progress of the LEAD program over the past year and seeking tips from people in the Belltown community on where other drug and prostitution areas are at in Belltown.

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